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    Posted: 10 Oct 13 at 5:58pm
Any progress?
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Hi Hector

To find the App just search for Sail Race Calc on Google Play store.

At the moment it needs you to enter the elapsed time, I haven't yet implemented a start/finish timer but I am looking at that next.
Again, at the moment it does not export the results. It is designed to simplify the calculation process and the new version will store a complete database of custom PY numbers if your club uses personal handicaps or modified PY numbers.
The race officer package is my next big project but it is difficult to promise a date because it does depend on my free time. It will be as soon as possible though!

The Sony Experia Tablet Z is supposed to be fully waterproof but I haven't used one. It does get excellent reviews and has a 10 inch screen so sounds ideal for your needs, it is also a standard Android device so my App should run on it with no problem.

I think the race officer package that was referred to earlier is a PC based system and so is different from my App.

Thanks for your interest.

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Sounds excellent - will look out for it. 
Some questions:
  • Does it require an elapsed time, or will it work from a start and finish time? 
  • How does it export for posting / publishing online / to a printer?
  • When might you do the race officer package - I appreciate it's a labour of love atm
Does anyone have experience of suitable devices for taking afloat - ideally BIG screen and touch capable, but definately waterproof as our 16' Committee boat gets quite wet in a breeze - even under the cuddy.

Is the Race Officer package referred to earlier available to other clubs?  again - what device is suitable to run it?

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Hi Guys - sorry I've been away for a while, real work took over!

Just finishing off the latest update to the PY Calc App. This version allows you to build your own database of PY numbers so it is ideal for clubs that operate a personal handicap scheme or modify the basic RYA PY numbers to take account of local conditions. The database allows you to import RYA numbers and modify them, or to build your own data from scratch. Everything is editable, so it can be a totally personal database of boats and numbers.

I am just checking for bugs, but it should be ready to download in about a week. I'll keep you posted.

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John,

Got the app and it works well.

Only query is, would you be able to put start time and finish time in, rather than elapsed time?

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Hi Paul

That's both Apps now available on the Amazon App store (still both are free).

Amazon take a while approving the Apps before releasing them, but that is all done now.

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Hi Paul

I certainly can. I am just opening an account with Amazon to do this so hopefully I will get that done this afternoon. The App then has to be verified by them so not sure how long that will take.

If you spot it before me, then please let me know.

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John,

Can you upload the app to the amazon app store.

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Hi Guys

As you may have noticed, I have now adapted the App to work for IRC numbers too. However, at the moment, on download figures, the PY App is the most popular, so the next update will be to this one.

I am now working on the local database option to allow you to enter your own PY numbers either to amend the RYA figures for boats, or to build a database of personal handicaps.

I'll let you know when it is ready for you to download.

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Mark

That's great - thanks.

If you don't mind, I'll PM you once I begin the OOD App project.

In the meantime I am just preparing to launch the IRC version.

Thanks again

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